If the Decatur School Board approves a two-year contract extension Tuesday, Dr. Phyllis Edwards would be paid $190,000 in 2013-14 and $200,000 in 2014-15, plus receive 15 additional vacation days. The new contract would expire June 30, 2015.
The building has no heat or power.
But the city's Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids and Project REAL after school care is still operating as usual.
Alf Anderson, Frank Broyles, Jimmy Southard, Auburn Lambeth and Cornell Walker will be added to the Decatur High Wall of Honor on Friday.
Decatur next plays Cross Keys at home on Friday.
This is a new position created by the Decatur school system. The job was given to Dr. Kiawana Kennedy, who has served as director of curriculum and instruction over the past two years in Decatur.
Decatur Children and Youth Services, Agnes Scott College and other groups are offering camps for kids that week
Lady Bulldogs romp 62-16. Decatur next plays St. Pius X on Tuesday.
The Lady Bulldogs won 47-41. Decatur next plays on Friday at McNair.
Decatur’s girls got 24 points from Jordan Dillard in winning 41-27.
The City Schools of Decatur recently posted some open positions.
The Rev. Joseph Lowery pulled out because of illness. The MLK convocation starts at 2 p.m. Friday in Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College.
They received their degrees during a December graduation ceremony.
If bad weather hits and schools close, the City Schools of Decatur has a method to alert families and staff.
The next games will be played Friday at regional foe Woodward Academy.
Bulldog boys lose, too. The next game is Tuesday against Towers.
The Bulldogs play St. Pius on Saturday.
Bernadette Seals was re-elected vice-chairwoman.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Westchester Center on Scott Boulevard.
Bulldog boys win, too. Both teams now boast 10-4 records.
Jackson layup gives Decatur its ninth win.
Terryon Robinson and twins Terez and Perez Cowan have good all-star games.
Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for Decatur and Avondale Estates restaurants and schools.
Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 8, for DeKalb County students.
Both squads are suffering multiple injuries.
The Bulldogs play the consolation game at 4:30 p.m. Saturday against Bishop McGuinness Catholic out of Kernersville, North Carolina.
Jordan Dillard leads team with 16, has 10 rebounds.
Decatur girls lose 51-48 to Paideia.
The civil rights leader will be the guest speaker at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 in Gaines Chapel.
People living in and around Decatur and Avondale Estates are among the almost 500 people who have signed an online petition. Take our Patch poll and tell us if you believe DeKalb's school board should be removed.
Decatur girls run over Jefferson. The Bulldogs next play in the Dec. 27-29 Wildcat tournament at Westminster.
An accrediting agency takes a serious step in the ongoing controversy.
Girls keep it close before losing to state’s number one team.
Decatur Schools Superintendent Phyllis Edwards issued a statement Sunday on the Newtown, Conn., school killings.
Decatur plays Saturday against Wesleyan at The Spike, girls at 3 p.m., the boys at 4:30 p.m.
The Bulldogs won't play St. Pius on Friday, Dec. 14. The varsity games have been changed to Jan. 12.
Parents are invited to a coffee chat 8-9 a.m. Tuesday at the school.
Emily HIggins, a public relations and psychology double major, will be honored at the fall graduation ceremony.
But the Bulldog boys suffer their third straight loss.
Julia Banks will play next year at Augusta State University.